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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

How much amount has been allocated to for irrigation plan named Pradhan mantri krishi sichayin yojana, in the recent Union Budget 2014-15?

A	Rs. 500 Crore
B	Rs. 100 Crore
C	Rs. 200 Crore
D	Rs. 1000 cr

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -1000 crore provided for “Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojna” for assured irrigation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Budget of Rs. 4, 000 crore has been provisioned for providing subsidy under PDMC during 2021-22.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Budget allocation for Ministry of Agriculture & FW has been increased to Rs. 1, 24, 000 crore in 2022-23. Food grain production has increased from 308.65 million tonnes in January 2022 to 315.72 million tonnes in December 2022 (as per 4th advance estimates) which is the highest ever food grain production.

Detailed explanation-4: -Micro Irrigation Fund In the Budget for 2021-22 the corpus of the fund has been increased to Rs. 1000 crores. Projects worth Rs 3970.17 crore covering 12.83 lakh hectares have been approved.

Detailed explanation-5: -The total expenditure as per Union Budget 2014-15 is Rs. 17.94892 lakh crores, which is higher by Rs. 31678 crore than the interim budget 2014-15 of Rs. 17.63214 lakh crores.

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